Differences in chemical composition between browsed and non-browsed Juniperus ashei Buch. Trees

► Terpenoid differences found between browsed and non-browsed Juniperus ashei. ► Total leaf oil critical in the selection of junipers by goats and deer. ► Protein-bound crude tannin concentrations were greater in browsed trees. ► Components on a mg/g basis were varied more between browsed and non-browsed trees. ► In vitro dry matter digestion lower in browsed juniper plants.